Hull City will honour the life of former defender Pete Skipper ahead of Sunday’s Championship clash at home to Bristol City.

The Hull-born centre-back, who made 338 appearances for his hometown club, died last week at the age of 61 and this weekend’s fixture at the KCOM Stadium will see his passing recognised in fitting style.

A minute of applause will precede kick-off, while a host of Skipper’s former team-mates have been invited to form a guard of honour for the two teams when they emerge from the tunnel.

City’s players will warm-up wearing t-shirts carrying Skipper’s name and the two-time promotion-winner will feature on the front cover of the matchday programme.

Skipper’s family have also been invited to Sunday’s game as guests of the club and will be presented with a book of condolence that supporters will be able to sign in the days running up to Bristol City's visit.

The former defender, who had continued to work for City as part of the matchday hospitality team, died suddenly on Easter Monday.

Former Hull City defender Pete Skipper has died at the age of 61

Skipper enjoyed two spells with his hometown club, twice winning promotions in 1982-83 and 1984-85 during a golden spell at Boothferry Park. He also enjoyed stints at Darlington, Oldham, Walsall and Wigan, where he was a team-mate of current head coach Nigel Adkins.